Breaking: Thomas Partey's Status for Al-Shabab vs Al-Khaleej Match

Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has arrived in Riyadh just hours after Al-Shabab announced his signing during the summer transfer window. This raises questions about his potential debut against Al-Khaleej.

Al-Shabab representatives welcomed the international midfielder upon his arrival at King Khalid International Airport on Thursday evening, preparing for the start of his journey with the team.

Al-Shabab visits Al-Khaleej at 9 PM on Saturday, as part of the second round of the Saudi Pro League, amid anticipation regarding the status of the new arrival.

Despite the official completion of the contract, Partey's participation seems tied to the speed of finalizing his registration and inclusion in the team list, especially given the limited time available before the match.

The Ghanaian player has extensive experience in European football, having worn the jerseys of Atlético Madrid in Spain and Arsenal in England, before embarking on a new journey with Al Shabab.

Al-Shabab hopes to quickly benefit from Partey's experience, but they first need to finalize his registration to make him available for the match against Al-Khaleej.

Al-Shabab is looking for their first victory in the Roshan League after losing the opening match against Al-Qadisiyah 3-1, and then being eliminated from the King Abdulaziz Cup by Al-Wehda 3-2.